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Which of the following pathogens is NOT commonly associated with beef or chicken?

a. Vibrio parahaemolyticus
b. Salmonella typhimurium
c. Yersinia enterocolitica
d. Campylobacter jejuni

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Final answer:

Vibrio parahaemolyticus is the pathogen that is NOT commonly associated with beef or chicken.

Step-by-step explanation:

Among the options given, Vibrio parahaemolyticus is NOT commonly associated with beef or chicken. It is primarily associated with the consumption of contaminated seafood and can cause gastrointestinal illness, including watery diarrhea, nausea, fever, chills, and abdominal cramps. It is diagnosed using cultures from blood, stool, or a wound, and severe cases can be treated with tetracycline or ciprofloxacin.

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